Evidence base
To support the preparation of the Birmingham Local Plan and ensure it is underpinned by a sound evidence base, we have prepared evidence, including:
- studies
- assessments
- background documents
Prepared evidence
- Homes and Neighbourhoods
- Economy and Centres
- Sustainability appraisal
- Built and Natural Environment
- Transport
- Low carbon
- Green belt
We are preparing further evidence that we will publish when it is available.
View Birmingham Local Plan Publication Plan supporting documents
Healthy placemaking toolkit
The emerging Birmingham Local Plan encourages the use of the healthy placemaking (HPM) toolkit and requires health impact assessments (HIAs) for larger developments.
Find out more about the healthy placemaking toolkit
Take part in the healthy placemaking toolkit consultation
Page last updated: 28 August 2026